Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Springwater Environmental Sciences School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Springwater Environmental Sciences School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Springwater Environmental Sciences School ranks within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springwater Environmental Sciences School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Springwater Environmental Sciences School's ranking?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School is ranked #253 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Springwater Environmental Sciences School often compared to?
Springwater Environmental Sciences Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verne A Duncan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
199 students attend Springwater Environmental Sciences School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Springwater Environmental Sciences School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Springwater Environmental Sciences School offer ?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Springwater Environmental Sciences School part of?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School is part of Oregon City SD 62 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Springwater is not only an amazing education for my daughters, it's a wonderful community, where the parents are very involved in learning and the families get to know and support each other. The teachers are truly dedicated to knowing each student and honoring who they are, and helping each student reach his/her full potential. I love how they infuse science and scientific inquiry into all subjects to instill and maintain children's love of learning, and how hands on the learning is by having the students learn outside - and learn to love the outside! - during Friday Field Studies. Finally, this is a school where the teachers explicitly teach character traits like kindness, respect, caring, empathy, etc - these are just as important in children's growth and development as academics! As a K-8 community, the students really work and learn together, and have opportunities for both learning from mentors, and exhibiting leadership.
I couldn't recommend a school more highly, and feel so lucky for this to be my daughters'' K-8 educational experience!
5 5/17/2016
If you value education you want to participate in the lottery for Springwater. Our daughter is thriving at Springwater. The teachers are dedicated and very well educated. It's an open-minded, community based enviroment. Children are taught how to learn not how to memorize.
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